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2013-09-15
What\'s New in Sedona? September 2013
El Portal Sedona Hotel Best Pet Friendly Hotel
USA TODAY and 10best.com travelers, readers and users voted El Portal as the best pet friendly hotel in the USA. El Portal is located in the arts and crafts district of Sedona, Arizona and caters to discerning guests and their pets. The luxury inn loves being pet friendly, and wants all guests to have a true Sedona experience; enjoying all Sedona has to offer.
10best.com/awards/travel/best-pet-friendly-hotel
Prettiest Places to Retire
\"When you think of grand, sweeping Western movies with Red Rock facades glistening in the desert sun, you\'re actually picturing Sedona. Perfect for hiking, biking and watching the sunrise or sunset, the Sedona landscape creates an almost ethereal backdrop for any activity. Beyond sweeping panoramas, Sedona\'s town center is a vibrant community.\" grandparents.com
The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau to Attend IMEX America 2013
The Sedona Tourism Bureau is pleased to present Sedona not only as a destination for tourism and trade, but also a premier destination for meetings and incentive groups. Sedona is the perfect destination to host a meeting, wedding, convention, event or festival among stunning red rock formations in the heart of a charming unique town that will capture the hearts of all who visit. IMEX will be held from October 15-17.
Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau.
Booth #1208. Please contact Susan Boehnstedt, Director of Sales, with questions.
Top 10 Most Relaxing Resort/Spa in the USA
\"Many believe that Sedona, AZ, has a particularly healing energy, and in recent decades it has become a big draw for alternative medicinal professionals and wellness-seekers. Boasting views of the dramatic red mountains, this intimate, 87-room hotel is spread out over 11 acres on the banks of Oak Creek, where the slightly-cooler temperatures allow for lots of outdoor spaces, including creekside dining, an alfresco wine bar, and outdoor showers in many of the cottages.\" living.msn.com
Sedona Marathon Event Registration is OPEN
The 9th Annual Sedona Marathon Event is taking place on Saturday, February 1, 2014 and registration is now OPEN!
Registration has opened for runners or walkers who wish to participate in the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Full Marathon races. Join the fun! sedonamarathon.com
Best Weekend Getaway
\"Why Go: Sedona\'s dazzling red rocks are sure to impress even the most jaded traveler. Adventurous visitors savor the 100-plus hiking trails that grant spectacular views. Less active travelers can take in the vistas from the Chapel of the Holy Cross or go art shopping at Tlaquepaque.\" westernoutdoortimes.com
Cathedral Rock in the Top 25 for the 8th Wonder of the World Competition
Out of 350 worldwide destinations, Sedona\'s own CATHEDRAL ROCK is in the TOP 25 destinations in the competition to become the 8th WONDER OF THE WORLD!! Thank you to all of those who have continued to vote! Please vote today, tomorrow and every day until September 30. virtualtourist.com/8thwonder
Art & Harvest
Summer may be winding down but the fun is just heating up in Sedona. Music, art and wine are all part of the September festivities.
Sedona and art just seem to go hand in hand.
There is a siren song to the red rocks that proves irresistible to artistic types. Blame it on Sedona\'s dramatic beauty and scandalous light. It moves, inspires and nurtures residents and visitors alike.
On the first Friday of every month, many of Sedona\'s prominent art galleries host an evening of openings, demonstrations and receptions. The Sedona Trolley offers free transportation during 1st Friday Gallery Tour, circulating from Uptown to the world-class galleries clustered in small plazas like Hillside Sedona. Crowds move through the delicious twilight that cradles Sedona, nibbling food and gazing at everything from fine art to funkier creations.
More music can be heard during the 40th Annual Fiesta del Tlaquepaque, a celebration of Mexican Independence Day, on September 14. Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village houses a collection of restaurants, shops and galleries in Spanish-style buildings reminiscent of a Mexican hamlet. Cobblestone walkways meander beneath arched doorways and canopies of Arizona sycamores, providing the perfect setting for the rhythmic vitality of mariachi music and the lightning-fast footwork of flamenco dancers.
Finish the month at the Sedona Winefest, September 28-29. The two-day event celebrates the burgeoning wine growing industry across the state. It is a joyous gala of wine, food, music and a juried art show.
To learn about Sedona\'s upcoming events, click here: sedonachamber.com.
Signature Events in Sedona
Find a complete listing of events: click here
October 12-13:
SEDONA ARTS FESTIVAL
Annual celebration of the arts. Fine artists, gourmet gallery, interactive Kidzone, food, and prizes! Admission fee supports arts education. 928-204-9456
SedonaArtsFestival.org
October 12-13:
CELEBRATE YOUR SPIRIT
The fourth annual \"Celebrate Your Spirit\" takes place at Crystal Enlightenment, 321 SR 179, Saturday & Sunday, October 12 -13, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Featuring discounted sessions with the members of the Sedona Metaphysical Spiritual Association, live music, speakers and raffle drawings. 928-300-7796
SedonaSpiritual.com
October 19:
PUMPKIN SPLASH
Pumpkin patch in the pool! Games on deck, bounce house, pumpkin decorating, face painting. Sedona Community Pool. City of Sedona Parks and Recreation. 928-282-7098 SedonaAZ.gov/Parks
October 19:
SEDONA MAIN STREET PAINT OUT
Sedona Main Street Paint Out is Saturday October 19 from 1:30 - 4:00 pm. See thirty nationally recognized Plein Air Artists along sidewalks and plazas in Uptown,
each completing a painting in 2 ½ hours. Free event sponsored by Sedona Main Street Program and presented with Sedona Arts Center.
SedonaMainStreet.com
October 19-26:
SEDONA PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL
Contemporary plein-air artists paint from life in the out-of-doors capturing moments in time that reflect the ever-changing colors, light and shadows, temperature and shifting elements. 928-282-3809
SedonaPleinAirFestival.com
October 31:
SAFE & FUN TRICK OR TREAT
27th Annual Safe & Fun Trick or Treat in Uptown Sedona is held October 31 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Merchants welcome ghouls and ghosts at storefronts for treats! Free event coordinated by Sedona Main Street Program plus Costume Contest and prizes in partnership with City of Sedona.
SedonaMainStreet.com
Mark your Calendar
Watch for the October Media Release for more information on upcoming events!
November 1-2: Dia de los Muertos Celebration at Tlaquepaque
November 29 - December 7: Festival of Trees at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village
December 1-31: Holiday Central Sedona
Kegn Hall
Public Relations & Events Manager
928-204-1123 ext. 170
KHall@SedonaChamber.com
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